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Physiotherapy Assistant

Lifemark Health Group

Full time Posted: 3 weeks ago Healthcare

Hiring from: Canada

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is looking for a Permanent Full-Time Physiotherapy Assistant to join our growing team!

Location: Orillia, ON

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Status: Permanent Full-Time

In this role you will:

  • Assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of the treatment plans for individuals living in residential care communities
  • Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist including but not limited to gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities. (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS)
  • Deliver dynamic, safe and therapeutically beneficial exercise classes for groups of residents
  • Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after residents' treatments
  • Ensure that the resident gym and treatment areas are safe and tidy
  • Maintain regular ongoing communication with the physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a resident's status or treatment interventions
  • Record daily treatments using Seniors Wellness' proprietary, web-based system


Qualifications:

  • PTA/OTA diploma, degree in Kinesiology or a similar healthcare background
  • Previous experience within an LTC setting an asset.
  • A valid Vulnerable Sector screening check (within 6 months)
  • Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance


Working at Lifemark

We believe that when our team members thrive, our patients feel the difference! We’re committed to empowering you to build a fulfilling career, providing the support you need to explore your interests and create your own path. Wherever you are in your career, Lifemark offers the support you need to succeed. You can develop your clinical skills and entrepreneurial spirit through collaboration and mentorship from a network of industry leaders, expand into specialized areas, or advance into leadership positions. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Team culture that values collaboration, learning, and shared success.
  • Centralized support so you can focus on care, not administration.
  • Robust onboarding and supervised a new grad program.
  • Ongoing mentorship to support clinical skills development.
  • Support for specialized services, including pelvic health and vestibular rehabilitation – areas known for high career satisfaction due to their profound patient impact.
  • Job mobility, with relocation options across a national network.


We also offer:

  • Flexible health benefits – medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
  • Paid wellness and vacation days.
  • Employee Share Ownership Program (Shoppers Drug Mart) – a 25% company match of up to 5% of your base salary.
  • 30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart.
  • Corporate discount at GoodLife Fitness, Workperks, and employee assistance program.


Lifemark Seniors Wellness is one of the largest rehabilitation focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors. With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes, 55 retirement communities and provide over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic group exercise programming. As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is: Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on 4 pillars: We foster innovative thinking; assist with career development; we support personal health and wellness; and devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

Apply today! Visit www.lifemark.ca for more information.

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca

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